Alabama-Texas A&M rematch slated for CBS' mid-afternoon timeslot

Alabama quarterback AJ McCarron (10) scrambles with the possibly game-winning TD in front of him but is two yards short during the second half of the Alabama vs UTAM NCAA football game, Saturday, November 10, 2012, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (Vasha Hunt/vhunt@al.com)

-- This year's version of "The Rematch" on Alabama's schedule will be played in the mid-afternoon at Texas A&M's Kyle Field.

CBS announced Wednesday that it will air Alabama's high-profile matchup with the Aggies on Sept. 14 and slot it for a 2:30 p.m. CST kickoff.

Texas A&M, of course, dealt the Crimson Tide its only loss in 2012, a 29-24 upset at Bryant-Denny Stadium that briefly appeared to derail Alabama's BCS National Championship hopes. It was also the unofficial "Heisman moment" for freshman quarterback

Johnny Manziel

, who led the Aggies with 253 passing yards, 92 rushing yards and two touchdowns in the Nov. 10 victory.

The Crimson Tide leads the all-time series 3-2.

Alabama played six mid-afternoon games last season. It played on CBS five times, most of which were considered the SEC's game of the week.

This is the second kickoff time to be announced on Alabama's 2013 schedule. Its Aug. 31 season-opener against Virginia Tech in Atlanta will air on ESPN at 4:30 p.m. CST